South African Astronomical Observatory
The South African Astronomical Observatory is South Africa’s national centre for optical and infrared astronomy. Its Cape Town headquarters supports research, instrumentation, heritage, and public engagement, while its Sutherland observing station operates major telescopes including the Southern African Large Telescope.
Identity
- Name
- South African Astronomical Observatory
- Region
- AFR
- Slug
- south-african-astronomical-observatory
- Type
- observatory
Details
- Description
- The South African Astronomical Observatory is South Africa’s national centre for optical and infrared astronomy. Its Cape Town headquarters supports research, instrumentation, heritage, and public engagement, while its Sutherland observing station operates major telescopes including the Southern African Large Telescope.
- Established Year
- 1,820
- Latitude
- -33.936081
- Location
- Observatory Road, Observatory, Cape Town 7925, South Africa
- Longitude
- 18.477304
- Operational Status
- operational
- Ownership
- government
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Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- 7/11/2026, 5:02:33 AM
- Updated Time
- 7/11/2026, 5:02:33 AM